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Tracy Hickson, 44

Died Sept. 26, 2011

Tracy Hickson, a 44-year-old black man, was shot and killed Monday, Sept. 26, in the 8700 block of South Vermont Avenue in Westmont, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.

Hickson was shot about 10:15 p.m. and taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Coroner's records show he had two gunshot wounds to the back.

No further details were available.

Anyone with information about the killing is asked to call sheriff’s homicide detectives at (323) 890-5500. Tipsters who'd like to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.

— Sam Quinones

8705 Vermont Ave.
 
 

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Updated: Oct. 6, 2011 at 12:10 a.m.

 
 

Six reader comments about Tracy Hickson

Tracy, RIP nephew.

Love, your Auntie

— JoAnn Hickson
Oct. 6, 2011 at 10:21 a.m.

Tracy, may you rest in peace. I will miss you so much.
Love, your Brother.

— Theodore Hickson
Oct. 16, 2011 at 3:46 p.m.

Are there any updates on the murder of Tracey Hickson? His family would like to know what happened to him. Have there been any arrests made in this case, or are you guys just sitting on this? Has the police department even tried to find his killer(s)?

Please give us something!!

— Inquring Mind
Dec. 3, 2011 at 9:08 a.m.

We are all concerned about Tracey's murder, please give us an update!! Someone from the police department, please tell us something or anyone esle out there who may know or have heard anything, please tell us why Tracey was shot twice in the back.

— Family
Dec. 3, 2011 at 9:22 a.m.

What happened, did the police give up on trying to find the person(s) responsible for Tracey's murder.

Could you please update the family?

Thank you!!

— Family
Dec. 21, 2011 at 10 a.m.

Still waiting for an update.

Family

— Family
Jan. 31, 2012 at 10:12 a.m.

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